Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon · 2016
Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon (2016) is a Documentary film directed by Maurice O'Brien, starring Terry Gilliam, Sam Roddick.
Documentary
Overview
Sam Roddick explores the enduring appeal of Botticelli's masterpiece The Birth of Venus, one of the most celebrated paintings in western art. A joyous celebration of female sexuality, its journey to worldwide fame was far from straightforward and it lay in obscurity for centuries. Artist and entrepreneur Sam explains why Botticelli's nude was so revolutionary, and explores its impact on contemporary culture with artists such as Terry Gilliam, who memorably reinvented Venus for his Monty Python's Flying Circus animations.
Cast
Terry Gilliam, Sam Roddick
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What is "Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon" about?
Sam Roddick explores the enduring appeal of Botticelli's masterpiece The Birth of Venus, one of the most celebrated paintings in western art. A joyous celebration of female sexuality, its journey to worldwide fame was far from straightforward and it lay in obscurity for centuries. Artist and entrepreneur Sam explains why Botticelli's nude was so revolutionary, and explores its impact on contemporary culture with artists such as Terry Gilliam, who memorably reinvented Venus for his Monty Python's Flying Circus animations.
When was "Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon" released?
Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon was released in 2016.
Who stars in "Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon"?
The cast includes Terry Gilliam, Sam Roddick.
